
Clann Lochlan was originally founded in the Kingdom of Atlantia in the Spring of 1997 AD, but disbanded within a few months.
Two years later, on May 1, 1999 AD, it was re-founded and has been growing ever since.
The Iar-fine (Western Family), located in the Kingdoms of Ansteorra
and Calontir, was founded in 2001 AD by Lord Balan de Lyn.
The membership of Clann Lochlan is separated into two major classes: Nemed and Féni. There are also two minor classes, Allies and Alumni. These members can be further subdivided in to Septs (small households). Each of these groups has a distinct relationship to the clan as a whole and plays a different role in the operation of the clan.

Awards for Clann Lochlan in Atlantia
Hydra's Coills - Barony of Nottinghill Coill (08/11/01)Friends of the Mountain - Barony of Hidden Mountain (05/24/03)

Nemed
Ranks of Nemed
in Clann Lochlan
(in ascending order):
aire déso,
aire ard,
aire échta,
aire túiseo,
aire forgill,
rí túaithe
The first group is composed of the Nemed,or "sacred" class. In ancient Ireland, the Nemed class were the military and social élite. For Clann Lochlan, these are the founding members of the clan and those others who have been invited to full membership.
Becoming Nemed: For Clann Lochlan, the first Nemed rank of "aire déso" is awarded to persons who have been members of the clan for a certain length of time, have contributed significantly to the clan and/or Society, and have established themselves in the Society. Candidates are selected by the current Nemed members and voted upon. Nemed members can be created twice a year (May 1 and November 1). Until such a date, an otherwise successful candidate is considered to be "aire coisring" (see Féni ).



Deceased, March 17, 2008
Rank: Nemed - rí túaithe (05/01/99)
Office: Taoiseach (Chieftain)
Home: Canton of Cyddlain Downs, Kingdom of Atlantia (Columbia, SC)


Rank: Nemed - aire forgill (05/01/99)
Office: Lady of the Clan
Home: Canton of Cyddlain Downs, Kingdom of Atlantia (Columbia, SC)

Féni
Ranks of Féni
in Clann Lochlan
(in ascending order):
fer midboth,
ócaire,
aithech,
bóaire,
mruigfher,
fer fothlai,
aire coisring
The second group within the clan are the Féni, or "freemen". As stated before, it is a goal of the clan to bring newcomers into the SCA and prepare them for life in the Current Middle Ages. These newcomers are welcome to join Clann Lochlan as Féni. Féni may also be longer term members of the Society who have not become Nemed or have not gone off on their own.
Becoming Féni: For Clann Lochlan, the first Féni rank of "fer midboth" is applied to persons wishing to join the clan, and is therefore a probationary ranking. Any Society member or newcomer may request to become a fer midboth. Candidates must be 18 years old, or may be 16 years old with a parental waiver. Candidates need to show willingness to help with clan functions and to support themselves financially in the Society. If these conditions are met, the Candidate may then become a fer midboth under the 'supervision' of a sponsoring Nemed.


Rank: Féni - fer fothlai, Féni - bóaire (11/03)
Sept : Maclochlainn
Home: Canton of Cyddlain Downs, Kingdom of Atlantia (West Columbia, SC)


Rank: Féni - bóaire (11/03)
Sept : Fianna
Home: Canton of Cyddlain Downs, Kingdom of Atlantia (Cayce, SC)


Rank: Féni - bóaire (04/04)
Sept : Fianna
Home: Barony of Hidden Mountain, Kingdom of Atlantia (Holly Hill, SC)


Rank: Féni - bóaire (05/05)
Sept : Fianna
Canton of Cyddlain Downs, Kingdom of Atlantia (Gilbert, SC)


Rank: Féni - aithech (08/01)
Sept : MacLochlainn
Canton of Cyddlain Downs, Kingdom of Atlantia (West Columbia, SC)


Rank: Féni - ocaire (11/03)
Sept : MacLochlainn
Canton of Cyddlain Downs, Kingdom of Atlantia (Columbia, SC)


Rank: Féni - ocaire (05/05)
Sept : Fianna
Canton of Cyddlain Downs, Kingdom of Atlantia (Columbia, SC)
Rank: Fosterling (11/04)
Sept : MacLochlainn
Canton of St. Georges, Kingdom of Atlantia (Central, SC)

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